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net -1.8 4.3 / 10Q4 Beat Masks 2026 Earnings Collapse Guidance
Watch: Watch Q1 2026 execution against the lowered guidance. Any stabilization in volume trends or margin defense would validate the upside case; further deterioration would confirm the bearish view and likely pressure both price targets lower.
Molson Coors stumbled on forward guidance despite a mixed Q4 beat. Revenue of $2.66 billion missed analyst expectations by $50 million, but EPS of $1.21 topped the $1.16 estimate. The real problem: management guided 2026 adjusted earnings down 11-15%, a sharp departure from analyst expectations. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $55 on February 9th but the $50 PT from JPMorgan on February 10th signals skepticism on execution.
The guidance collapse suggests TAP faces structural headwinds — likely margin pressure or volume declines — that can't be outrun by modest earnings beats. With adjusted earnings forecast to contract double digits, the stock is pricing in weakness well into 2026, and analyst divergence (Outperform vs. Hold) reflects genuine uncertainty about whether the company can stabilize.
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